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Q–We have an older wood frame home outside Chicago that was built in the 1920s. It has hardly any insulation. A contractor we contacted recommended loose-fill insulation. Can you tell us a little bit ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. According to the Energy Star program, you should add more insulation if the ...

Q–I just read your article about winterizing the home, which happens to be on our agenda as well this season. One of the things you had mentioned was an “R” rating for insulation. I have heard this ...

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Q. I’ve recently had a home-energy audit sponsored through our local electricity supplier. They recommended additional insulation in my two attic areas (main and in an addition) — blown-in, loose-fill ...

Loose-fill insulation is a great way to fill in places in an older home where insulation is missing, giving more R-value to help protect your home. A number of local contractors should be able to ...